AL team gives ex-Brave another chance

Peter Moylan will get another chance to make a major league pitching staff.

The Kansas City Royals announced via Twitter on Friday afternoon that they have signed Moylan to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training with the major league team.

Moylan, who turned 38 in December, appeared in 50 games for the Royals last season and compiled a 2-0 record with a 3.43 ERA.

The sidearm-throwing reliever from Australia was a fan favorite when he pitched from the Braves from 2006-12 and 2015. In those eight seasons he was 21-9 with a 2.62 ERA in 317 appearances.

About the Author

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

MLB icons Baker, Griffey discuss importance of HBCU Swingman Classic

The game, which features top athletes from historically Black colleges and universities, is one of the many All-Star Week events taking place at the Braves’ home ballpark.

Murphy’s two home runs help Braves outlast Cardinals 6-5

Atlanta did something in the first inning Friday that it hadn’t done in four previous chances against Cardinals starter Matthew Liberatore — score a run.

Braves’ Austin Riley removed from Friday’s game after injury

Atlanta's third baseman left before the top of the fourth inning. Before that, he had gone 1-for-2 with an RBI single, a run scored and also made three assists.

The Latest

Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

MLB icons Baker, Griffey discuss importance of HBCU Swingman Classic

Murphy’s two home runs help Braves outlast Cardinals 6-5

Braves’ Austin Riley removed from Friday’s game after injury

Featured

Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Georgia disability rights advocates fear weakening of U.S. accessibility law

Advocates worry the Department of Energy’s move could be the start of a broader effort by other federal agencies to roll back civil rights rules.

From boycott to ballgame: Baseball’s political All-Star Game saga returns to Georgia

MLB pulled the 2021 All-Star Game from Georgia over the state's voting law, Senate Bill 202. Now it’s back — and Republicans say the return proves they were right all along.

OPINION

Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour pushes fans outside the norm

Preparations for the show pushed people out of their comfort zones — into new stores, new communities, a new style of dress, and in some cases, to visit new cities.